About: Bill Robertson (Australian intelligence officer)

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William Thomas Robertson CBE MC (2 February 1917 – 2 January 2011) was the fourth Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), from 1968 until 1975, when was dismissed by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam; the reasons for Roberton's dismissal have remained a matter of controversy. In 1952, Robertson was a founding member of the ASIS; its existence was to remain officially secret for two and a half decades.

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  • William Thomas Robertson CBE MC (2 February 1917 – 2 January 2011) was the fourth Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), from 1968 until 1975, when was dismissed by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam; the reasons for Roberton's dismissal have remained a matter of controversy. During World War II, Robertson served as an Australian Army officer. He served as an infantry officer in North Africa, where he was wounded in action, and in Greece, before being appointed to staff roles in New Guinea. During 1944–45, he was attached to the British Army in North West Europe and held senior staff roles with two different British divisions. In 1952, Robertson was a founding member of the ASIS; its existence was to remain officially secret for two and a half decades. (en)
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  • William Thomas Robertson CBE MC (2 February 1917 – 2 January 2011) was the fourth Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), from 1968 until 1975, when was dismissed by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam; the reasons for Roberton's dismissal have remained a matter of controversy. In 1952, Robertson was a founding member of the ASIS; its existence was to remain officially secret for two and a half decades. (en)
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  • Bill Robertson (Australian intelligence officer) (en)
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